Czech Premier Wins Party Leadership Battle

Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek successfully defended his Civic Democratic Party's leadership on the 7 December 2008, a sign of continuity for the European Union as the Czech Republic prepared to chair the bloc and vote on ratifying the Treaty of Lisbon.

ESO: Background information: Czech court clears way for ratification of Lisbon treaty http://www.europeansources.info/record/czech-court-clears-way-for-ratification-of-lisbon-treaty/

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